Miami Herald logo Miami Herald 3 weeks ago

Memos indicate Easley campaign sought loopholes in donation laws

RALEIGH — Internal documents from former Gov. Mike Easley's campaign committee suggest a concerted effort to run donations illegally through the N.C. Democratic Party to circumvent contribution limits. Full Article at Miami Herald

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Related Quotes

  1. I would never intentionally break the law
    Michael V. Hayden – Michael V. Hayden SOURCE: Miami Herald 3 weeks ago
  2. I propose we initiate a large donor program through the (state party) immediately ... We will be competing directly with the House and Senate committees over big donors, so it's critical we place someone within the (party) to get their hands on the money first.
    SOURCE: United Press International 3 weeks ago
  3. It's about the stinkiest stuff I've heard
    SOURCE: McClatchy 3 weeks ago
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